KZN social workers sent to assist mother of murdered siblings
Social workers have been dispatched to the Esikhaleni area on the north coast following the double murder of two siblings -- allegedly at the hands of their father.
The suspect is due to appear in court again on Monday.
"The incident shows that there is a moral decay in our society," he said.
"You should never suffer at the hands of someone who says the love you."
The children's bodies were found hanged in a bedroom and bathroom at the weekend.
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It is understood their parents had an argument before the mother left home to attend a National Women's Day event.Social Development's Mhlabunzima Memela says the mother has been left severely traumatised.
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Memela says social workers have been sent to counsel her."The incident shows that there is a moral decay in our society," he said.
"You should never suffer at the hands of someone who says the love you."
MEC Nonhlanhla Khoza attended the funeral today.
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